My left knee was giving me problems; they told me eventually I'd need a knee replacement

August 02, 2017 | 09m 00s

Feeling knee pain, this storyteller describes his experience undergoing shots, therapy, and eventually a full knee replacement. He advises those with a similar issue to find a well-recommended physician and follow his or her advice to best heal.

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STORYTELLER ATTRIBUTES
Male
More than a college degree
White
1xxxx
Patient
STORY TYPE
Bones, Joints and Muscles
None of the above
Experiencing symptoms; Finding out a diagnosis; Being treated; Getting tests or advice for how to be healthier; Communicating with doctors and nurses; Supporting family members who are sick; Making decisions about the right health care or treatment for you; Describing how easy or hard it has been for you to get the health care you need; Getting health care that is right for your cultural or religious beliefs; Getting health care that is right for your sexual orientation; Getting health care that is right for your gender identity
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